June is Invasive Species Month and officials with the state Department of Natural Resources is stepping up their outreach efforts to educate the public about the potential dangers.
DNR officials said that there are many types of invasive species in Wisconsin, but invasive plants are where individuals can...

While Joyce Roche spent decades trailblazing a path for both women and African-Americans during her rise to the top in corporate America, she said that it was another, more insidious obstacle that threatened her dreams of success: Self-doubt. Roche's resume reads like a roster of impressive achievements. Roche is a...

Modern technology is having a dramatic impact on the workplace -- and change isn't necessarily a bad thing, according to career expert and Stanford University visiting scholar Tracey Wilen-Daugenti. While evolving technology will probably eliminate some jobs in the future, like a bank teller or a ticket attendant, it's also...

Many police departments around the nation have turned toward military-style weapons and tactics like nighttime raids, but this can be a recipe for tragedy, according to a journalist and author. Radley Balko, author of “Rise of the Warrior Cop: The Militarization of America’s Police Forces,” said more and more law...

The adoption of a "no-serve" policy in many Wisconsin towns and cities creates a greater sense of shared responsibility in communities for problem drinkers, according to the head of a statewide law enforcement group. The "no-serve" policy involves the creation of a list of people with habitual, alcohol-related behavior problems...

U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wisc., says he'll fight to stop a massive cut to a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). The House Appropriations Committee amended the subcommittee's cut this morning, restoring most but not all of the money. Funding is now set at $210 million. The GLRI began four years...

A recent study released by the World Health Organization found that roughly one-third of all women in the world are victims of domestic violence. This figure underlines many advocates contention that domestic violence has far-reaching ramifications for society. Amnesty International senior policy adviser Marianne Mollmann said this study’s results confirm...

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the country, affecting around 10 million Americans each year to the tune of $5 billion in losses. But while anyone can fall victim to an identity theft scam, college-aged people are particularly at-risk, according to state officials.
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The Skyward Company of Stevens Point has announced big expansion plans, following the school software company's victory in the state legislature. More than 500 people attended the celebration for Skyward, which almost left the state because of a law that would have kept it from doing business. Skyward CEO Cliff...

Advocates for quiet sports and ecological restoration turned out in force Wednesday night when the Department of Natural Resources sponsored a listening session on the future uses for land surrounding the old Badger Army Ammunition Plant in Sauk County . Members of the Badger Oversight Management Commission wearing badges supporting...

While the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw its biggest drop of the year on Monday after a Federal Reserve announcement on Monday that it might dial back efforts to keep interest rates low, consumer need not be concerned, according to an economist. Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke announced on Wednesday...

The controversy following the outcome of the George Zimmerman trial in Florida last week is prompting some calls for a reexamination of states that have "Stand Your Ground" laws on the books. However, Matt Grossman, assistant professor of political science at Michigan State University and author of “The Not So...

There is no shortage of summer activities, but after dark, it can be hard to beat astronomy for an interesting and educational outing. Studying the nighttime sky can also be a great way to get children involved in appreciating science and nature. Luckily, one of the annual events that many...

Have you ever had a really great-tasting tomato? Chances are that if you’ve been lucky enough to bite into one, it was from a home garden or maybe a local farmers’ market. Supermarket tomatoes have long been bred to travel well over thousands of miles -- though some suggest taste...

Traveling is typically a fun experience. It's a chance to get away from home, see new places, meet new people and try new things. That is, until important documents or items get lost.
Rick Seaney, the CEO and co-founder of FareCompare.com , an airline industry expert and a...

Summer is often an exciting time to be bird-watching in Wisconsin.
While the month of May is time for bird migration and arrival, and June is devoted to nesting, July is the fledging season. So this is prime time to see the young making their way out of...

When it’s hot and humid out, most people can get themselves to a comfortable place, either in the shade or in air-conditioning. And once there, we can perk ourselves up with a cool beverage. But that's not the case for garden plants, which can’t just pull up roots and move...

There are treasures hidden all around you. But do you know how to find them?
If you’re a "geocacher," you do. According to geocaching.com, this activity is “a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt...

Before the Tea Party movement took center stage in U.S. politics, there was another conservative-leaning group who in the mid-20 th Century championed shrinking the size of federal government, end social programs like Social Security and other causes.
The John Birch Society was an ultra-conservative group that worked...

While former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner is continuing his campaign to become New York City's next mayor despite being embroiled in another scandal about sexually explicit text messages, a college psychologist said that policy, not trust, is likely to be a key feature in the upcoming election. Weiner is a...